Each woman has an impressive arsenal of bags for all occasions: for work, shopping, walking, evening out, trips, sports. They differ from each other in size, shape, color, material used.
Women's bag for documents is a special accessory. It should be comfortable, compact enough, look stylish and elegant. This is not only a decorative part of the image, it is a very necessary everyday detail of the wardrobe.
Types and Models
At first glance, it might seem that the choice of these accessories is quite limited and is represented by small-sized handbags with a classic shape. This is actually not the case. Among the whole variety of document bags, the most common are:
- The envelope. The most popular option. A universal model that harmoniously complements the official, casual and evening look. It is available in a wide range of colors; a laconic, elegant decor is used for decoration.
- Portfolio. A strict leather women's briefcase is considered one of the best options for storing and carrying documents and other important papers. Usually it has several departments that allow you to place documents in A4 format.
- Over shoulder. The business lady most often prefers not only beautiful, but also practical, functional model, which is perfect for storing documents and other things.
- Bag for documents and laptop. A universal model that is suitable not only for official papers, but also for carrying a laptop. Most often performed in a rectangular shape and complemented by comfortable handles or a shoulder strap.
A separate category is occupied by bags designed for travel and long trips. The travel bag differs from the usual one in a more restrained and laconic design, almost complete absence of decor, modest colors. The main qualities for such accessories are practicality and functionality.
Such a bag is made of durable materials, usually it is waterproof, with a belt it can be worn around the neck or over the shoulder.
Miniature handbags for carrying small-format documents, for example, passports, documents for a car, insurance policy, wallet can be carried in a waist bag.
Often these are used by street vendors, for example.
Bags for storing documents, as a rule, are equipped with several compartments of different sizes and all kinds of pockets located inside and outside. Separate cells are provided for papers of various formats and personal documents.
For a large number of documents and when traveling, travel bags on wheels with a long handle are often used, which, if necessary, are pulled out or folded.
At a party, a gala event, a corporate event, in a theater, sometimes you may also need some documents, for example, a driver’s license, passport, business card holder. For such documents neat, elegant clutches are appropriate. They are performed both in traditional geometric forms, and in unusual, original designs. They can be complemented by an elegant chain or a small loop for convenience.
Hidden bags are worn under a jacket or jacket. They are small, tight to the body. Their main functional task is to keep documents always at hand, but hidden from other eyes.
As for the basic shapes and colors, the best option is accessories of a classic geometric shape: a rectangle or square. Color is desirable classic (black, white, brown), if it comes to a bag that complements the official style.
If the handbag is an everyday, tourist or evening accessory, then the color scheme can be much wider and more diverse. The bag can be made in tone along with or contrasting to it.
Decorative design is usually quite modest and restrained: the contrasting color of the insert or accessories, the original form of additional elements, strap, handles.
The size
The size of the bag directly depends on the size and quantity of papers carried in it. If these are small-format documents (passport, policy, insurance certificate, documents for a car), then small bags (clutches, waist models) are quite suitable for storing them.
If the papers are larger than standard A4 or if you need to transport a large amount of documentation, then large bags, briefcases, and suitcases on wheels are suitable for this purpose.
The classic version of the bag is a medium-sized rectangular accessory. This includes landscape paper and smaller.
Such bags are quite compact, ergonomic, perfectly fit any look.
Material
Leather is a traditionally used material for tailoring accessories. TOA casual bag always looks stylish, fashionable, presentable. The material is durable, high wear resistance, durability, aesthetic appeal. The skin can be natural and artificial, matte and patent.
Business bags made of leather imitating reptile skin are very popular.
The skin looks great in a variety of colors and goes well with other materials. A leather handbag is an integral part of not only a business, but also an everyday and even evening look.
Pupils and students are also often faced with the need to transfer a large number of documents. It can be notebooks, term papers and theses. Youth style allows the use of a less formal and strict style in the design and materials used. For tailoring the accessory, textile, jeans material, raincoat fabric, linen, cotton can be used.
At the same time, the handbag can have a rigid frame or be made of several layers of fabric, so as not to lose shape. Handbags made of fabric can be made in a wide range of colors and decorated with original applications, beautiful embroidery, metal decor, and rhinestones.
How to choose?
Choosing the right bag depends on several factors.
- And the first one is functionality. The interior space of the accessory should be thought out to the smallest detail. Important papers should be laid out in perfect order and always at hand.
- Convenience is the next selection criterion. The handbag should have an optimal size, shape, design. If you plan to carry it in your hands, then an envelope bag or folder is perfect for this purpose.
For heavier baggage it is better to choose a model with comfortable handles or a shoulder strap.
- Material. If a bag is needed every day or often enough, the material from which it is sewn should be as strong as possible, resistant to temperature extremes, durable, waterproof.
If the bag will not be used often, then for documents it will be quite enough textile, jeans, suede models.
- Aesthetic appeal. First of all, this is due to the image of a successful, business, purposeful person. For this purpose, the classic is ideally suited: a laconic, austere design, restrained colors and a minimum of decor. The bag should complement a respectable image. Therefore, it is good if it is made of high-quality leather using expensive, high-quality accessories. It’s the little things that make the image successful, do not forget about it.
Stylish looks
A stylish, elegant bag-bag made in pale lemon color will successfully complement and decorate any strict outfit, for example, a set of strict trousers and a classic blouse.
A graceful clutch of a deep brown shade perfectly sets off a khaki shirt blouse and an ivory lace skirt. Superbly assembled image, appropriate for the office, and for the celebration.
Sand-colored bag-envelope successfully harmonizes with a strict and at the same time elegant way, designed in warm, gentle colors.
